Fordham Law School is deeply grateful to the 9,000+ alumni, friends, parents, faculty, and staff who helped us surpass our goal, committing more than $107 million to support the FORWARD Campaign. This record-setting figure has already enhanced the Fordham Law experience for current students and will continue to transform the legal education landscape for generations to come.
Thanks to this extraordinary outpouring of support ...
$42 million was donated to enhance the student experience
Secured $18 million for scholarships, enabling us to double the number of students receiving aid (now 83%)
Endowed 54 new named scholarship funds
Established the House System to enhance connectedness through wellness, peer mentorship, and professionalism initiatives
Recruited more diverse students (up 30% since 2014) with introduction of IDEAL and REAL Scholars programs
$28 million was contributed with a focus on engagement and impact
Launched six new centers and institutes
Established five new clinics
Earmarked $13+ million to further critical work around social justice issues
$37 million was gifted to support our scholars and resources
Endowed the John D. Feerick Research Chair
Invested more than $2 million to expand faculty scholarship
Increased unrestricted annual fund support ($23 million) to meet urgent needs
Established five new clinics
Earmarked $13+ million to further critical work around social justice issues